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[shhiny48]

how can I do that? Do I need to be an iRacing member, or is there a website I can go to espectate?

I'm pretty sure you have to be a member. You have to own the content in order to watch it. Which you can't get unless your a member.

Edit: you can watch the iRacing pro series on www.iRacing.com/live (or something of the sort, it's on the home page)

 

[Jav]

Thank's man!

 

[David]

Spent a little time this evening with the season 2 update. Tried some sebring at night... Looks incredible, but man is it hard to drive in the dark!

 

[shhiny48]

Spent a little time this evening with the season 2 update. Tried some sebring at night... Looks incredible, but man is it hard to drive in the dark!

I bet the bumps in T1 and T17 are so much fun!

 

[Bigbazz]

New Okayama track is amazing fun, top notch quality and the best bit is its free!

 

[Jav]

Spent a little time this evening with the season 2 update. Tried some sebring at night... Looks incredible, but man is it hard to drive in the dark!

Damn! Next week can't get here fast enough! I want in on the fun!!

 

[David]

New Okayama track is amazing fun, top notch quality and the best bit is its free!

Its a track I'm not familiar with and I had a blast doing my first few laps on it as well... Plus it looks great...

Also... Watching my window netting flapping in the wind made me squeal with joy/almost wreck

 

[crox]

Just got the Riley today, so that I could try out Sebring at night. This is my first time driving prototype cars in iRacing, after driving them almost exclusively in GT5.
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GT5 looks, sounds, and feels like a toy in comparison.
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I don't mean that pejoratively. That's simply precisely what it is.
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iRacing : GT5

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GT5 : NFS

 

[slick1ru2]

Just got the Riley today, so that I could try out Sebring at night. This is my first time driving prototype cars in iRacing, after driving them almost exclusively in GT5.
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GT5 looks, sounds, and feels like a toy in comparison.
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I don't mean that pejoratively. That's simply precisely what it is.
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iRacing : GT5

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GT5 : NFS

Comparing a LMP with a DP? Because there are no DP in GT5 to compare it to, its oranges to apples.

 

[RACECAR]

Yeah, Daytona Prototypes and Le Mans Prototypes are in no way the same.

 

[hampus_dh]

He will however be able to compare in August. LMP2 Acura ARX-01c arrives then.

But still, GT5 is a game just like he said, the bridge between GT5 and Shift is the same from GT5 to iRacing.

 

[slick1ru2]

He will however be able to compare in August. LMP2 Acura ARX-01c arrives then.

But still, GT5 is a game just like he said, the bridge between GT5 and Shift is the same from GT5 to iRacing.

There aren't any LMP2 cars in GT5 either. LMP2 are weaker, lighter and closer to DP then LMP1. They are in a lower cost class designed for privateers just like DPs are of 1 basic design to keep the costs down so privateers can compete. Keep trying. And you'd have to qualify that second statement. GT5 is limited by a 5 year old console design in what it can do. Imagine iRacing being run under the same graphics card and ram limitations? Maybe if they came out with a PS3 version we could compare them. Or if you ran iRacing on a system close to its min. requirements because that is close to the PS3's specs. But really its just more oranges to apples.

 

[marchi]

There's an easy way to solve the iracing issue. Join with a company like PD. PD do the graphics 'lets be honest, they do the best in the business', iracing provide the laser scanned track data.

 

[shhiny48]

What kind of times are you guys running at Okayama in the DP? I got down to consistent 1:26.5's yesterday. Just curious where that puts me.

Edit: with race fuel loads

 

[David]

There aren't any LMP2 cars in GT5 either. LMP2 are weaker, lighter and closer to DP then LMP1. They are in a lower cost class designed for privateers just like DPs are of 1 basic design to keep the costs down so privateers can compete. Keep trying. And you'd have to qualify that second statement. GT5 is limited by a 5 year old console design in what it can do. Imagine iRacing being run under the same graphics card and ram limitations? Maybe if they came out with a PS3 version we could compare them. Or if you ran iRacing on a system close to its min. requirements because that is close to the PS3's specs. But really its just more oranges to apples.

The comparison of the cars may have been bad, but if you take the time to look you can see that the minimum specs to run iRacing are lower than a PS3's specs with the exception of RAM and thats more a Windows issue anyway, as iRacing itselft needs nowhere near a whole gigabyte. Before you say it... You're right.. the graphics wouldnt look as good as GT5...

Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Hyperthreaded Intel CPU, AMD Athlon 64 CPU, or any dual-core CPU
128MB Pixel Shader 2.0 (ATI 9700Pro or nVidia 6600 or better); 256 MB Pixel Shader 3.0 (ATI X1600 or nVidia 6800 GT/GS or better) graphics adapter recommended
1 GB system RAM

http://www.iracing.com/membership/system-requirements/

I avoid comparing the two games directly for a lot of reasons but I don't understand why everyone gets so offended by it.

 

[shhiny48]

I'm running an i7, 4GB of RAM and a NVidia HD4800 graphics card (I think). I can run 100+ FPS in my own, and when 2 or more cars are in front I only drop to 50. I run everything on "high" quality too.

 

[slick1ru2]

The comparison of the cars may have been bad, but if you take the time to look you can see that the minimum specs to run iRacing are lower than a PS3's specs with the exception of RAM and thats more a Windows issue anyway, as iRacing itselft needs nowhere near a whole gigabyte. Before you say it... You're right.. the graphics wouldnt look as good as GT5...

Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Hyperthreaded Intel CPU, AMD Athlon 64 CPU, or any dual-core CPU
128MB Pixel Shader 2.0 (ATI 9700Pro or nVidia 6600 or better); 256 MB Pixel Shader 3.0 (ATI X1600 or nVidia 6800 GT/GS or better) graphics adapter recommended
1 GB system RAM

http://www.iracing.com/membership/system-requirements/

I avoid comparing the two games directly for a lot of reasons but I don't understand why everyone gets so offended by it.

Ram was the huge limiting factor in GT5 per Kaz in the interview last year that recently was published. I'm not offended, but I don't see the correlation other then they are both sims. The post above this shows how much more HP a PC these days can pump into iRacing then GT5. They are geared toward different audiences really in that iRacing runs sanctioned races so has to have a more rule orientated environment then GT5. You want to realistic? http://www.streetfire.net/video/red-bull-racing-f1-simulator_2037709.htm or http://www.f1racingsimulator.com/ different levels, different target audience.

 

[The Bman]

What tracks do the Street Stock's run on?

And what cars and tracks do you recommend that n00bs buy?

 

[David]

What tracks do the Street Stock's run on?

And what cars and tracks do you recommend that n00bs buy?

Heres the schedule for season 2

iRacing Street Stock Series - 2011 Season 2 Fixed
Rookie (3 bar) --> Pro/WC (4 bar)
Qual at 15 past every hour races every 2 hours at 30 past
Week 1 (2011-05-03) South Boston Speedway 40 laps
Week 2 (2011-05-10) Jack Arute's Stafford Motor Speedway 40 laps
Week 3 (2011-05-17) Thompson International Speedway 40 laps
Week 4 (2011-05-24) Charlotte Motor Speedway 20 laps
Week 5 (2011-05-31) Lanier National Speedway 40 laps
Week 6 (2011-06-07) Charlotte Motor Speedway 50 laps
Week 7 (2011-06-14) South Boston Speedway 40 laps
Week 8 (2011-06-21) Jack Arute's Stafford Motor Speedway 40 laps
Week 9 (2011-06-28) Oxford Plains Speedway 50 laps
Week 10 (2011-07-05) Lanier National Speedway 40 laps
Week 11 (2011-07-12) Thompson International Speedway 40 laps
Week 12 (2011-07-19) South Boston Speedway 40 laps

You can participate in Street stock races with a rookie license and safety rating above 3.0, or with a Class D or above. You don't need to buy any tracks while you're racing at the regular rookie level. From there just get what you need as you need it to progress in a given series. Otherwise just get some cars/tracks that you think you would enjoy hotlapping with.

(also note: Charlotte, South Boston, Oxford Plains, Lanier, and Thompson Intnl all come with the subscription if i remember correctly, so for street stock series you would only need to buy Stafford)

 

[shhiny48]

What tracks do the Street Stock's run on?

And what cars and tracks do you recommend that n00bs buy?

Skip Barber R2000
VIR
Daytona
Spa
(Every Track)

 

[Small_Fryz]

I'm not offended, but I don't see the correlation other then they are both sims.

Have you driven Iracing?

 

[shhiny48]

Have you driven Iracing?

This^ iRacing is far from perfect (and yes I can say that, I have raced a few of the cars on the sim), but.... It's on a whole different level of realism as any console game.

 

[hampus_dh]

There aren't any LMP2 cars in GT5 either. LMP2 are weaker, lighter and closer to DP then LMP1. They are in a lower cost class designed for privateers just like DPs are of 1 basic design to keep the costs down so privateers can compete. Keep trying. And you'd have to qualify that second statement. GT5 is limited by a 5 year old console design in what it can do. Imagine iRacing being run under the same graphics card and ram limitations? Maybe if they came out with a PS3 version we could compare them. Or if you ran iRacing on a system close to its min. requirements because that is close to the PS3's specs. But really its just more oranges to apples.

Do you know what the word L M P stand for? They are all Le Mans Prototypes.
It´s not just one design, it´s like the top class. Create a car and run it during the season, it´s not a spec racer. Keep trying.
DP´s is really close to a spec series, LMP2 is not. You have totally different aero packages developed. Everybody builds their own car according to regulations. DP´s can´t stand a chance against a LMP2.

Btw, the LMP2 car we get is actually quicker then 2011´s LMP1 cars..

GT5 is not even in the same league. Why? it doesn´t really simulate anything apart from the feel of the car.
iRacing laserscan the cars, get CAD data if possible, weigh every single component of the car if possible etc etc.

Two awsome games, one plays in a different dimension when it comes to physics.

 

[hampus_dh]

And we can discuss graphics aswell if you want. In my opinion iRacing looks more real. Track textures is also in it´s own league. It doesn´t have jaggy shadows or pixely shadows.

The lighting is done scientifically with a lux meter starting with Spa and now Okayama.
They will go back to all tracks later to get the correct lighting.

Graphics updates we got this build aswell. Night racing could be better i agree but as far as realism goes in gameplay, iRacing holds the torch aswell imo.

 

[Small_Fryz]

So I got my PC up and running again and looking to "level" up in the next season and hopefully work towards an A license.

Currently C class with 4.5 SR and 3000 Irating (Road)
What would be a good car/series to focus on for next season? I plan to just race 1 series and focus on that for the best possible result and work on increasing my Irating. What are the requirements for leveling up again?

For anybody who wants to add me, my Iracing is Dion Holzheimer. 👍

 

[crox]

I'm not here to bash on GT5.

It feels like a toy compared to iRacing.

I want to spread the word so that those interested in a hard core sim can find it. Don't feel threatened by this.

 

[RACECAR]

I'm not here to bash on GT5.

It feels like a toy compared to iRacing.

I want to spread the word so that those interested in a hard core sim can find it. Don't feel threatened by this.

Wait, who's feeling threatened?

 

[shhiny48]

Do you know what the word L M P stand for? They are all Le Mans Prototypes.
It´s not just one design, it´s like the top class. Create a car and run it during the season, it´s not a spec racer. Keep trying.
DP´s is really close to a spec series, LMP2 is not. You have totally different aero packages developed. Everybody builds their own car according to regulations. DP´s can´t stand a chance against a LMP2.

Btw, the LMP2 car we get is actually quicker then 2011´s LMP1 cars..

GT5 is not even in the same league. Why? it doesn´t really simulate anything apart from the feel of the car.
iRacing laserscan the cars, get CAD data if possible, weigh every single component of the car if possible etc etc.

Two awsome games, one plays in a different dimension when it comes to physics.

Well coming from somebody who races in real life, iRacing is way more realistic. But GT5 is only advertised as a Driving Simulator, so you do have a point

 

[GTP_joeninety]

So I got my PC up and running again and looking to "level" up in the next season and hopefully work towards an A license.

Currently C class with 4.5 SR and 3000 Irating (Road)
What would be a good car/series to focus on for next season? I plan to just race 1 series and focus on that for the best possible result and work on increasing my Irating. What are the requirements for leveling up again?

For anybody who wants to add me, my Iracing is Dion Holzheimer. 👍

I'll be adding you thanks!👍

 

[Bigbazz]

You want my personal opinion, iRacing is on another level as a whole, but taking the driving model alone. You take GT5 on a road car and comforts or sports tyres and GT5 does an amazing job of simulating how cars/tyres feel and react to driving input compared to a real car. To the point where a difference in this latest iRacing patch (aero, track detail) has made it react slightly more towards a GT5 feel during oversteer.

This is something i've always said GT5 does well, better than any other game or sim. But as a whole GT5 leaves a lot to be desired in its overall driving physics and while it is strong in certain areas it is really weak in many other areas where iRacing shines. GT5 does low downforce road cars on non racing tyres really well, but when you start adding downforce and/or racing tyres into the equation I think GT5 just goes further from reality with each car.

This new iRacing patch has made the sim feel much more realstic with just these minor changes, the tyre model isnt even out yet but I feel with the new tyre model iRacing will be far above everything else in that area. The guys running ovals are mentioning how they can now properly run a high line on an oval without having terrible laptimes, and high passes are achievable, the tyre model isn't even out but that is a massive improvement, from the improvements in aero and track detail.



iRacing is a racing simulator, it's designed for people to race online, clean and in championships, GT5 is a driving simulator within a game designed for people who want to collect and tune their favourite cars. GT5 makes a fantastic hotlapping single player game, but if you want serious simulation game with competitive racing and aren't too bothered about collecting cars and single player then iRacing is the best out there. Even if it didn't have the best overall physics, it would still be the best online racing game out there.